passed up
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In the lawsuit, the arson investigators alleged that they were targeted with sham investigations, passed up for promotions and other opportunities and subjected to excessive criticism and increased workloads.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026
It is symbolic of your enterprising younger self, and all of those fancy cars and five-star vacations that you passed up on, perhaps using that money as a down payment on your next property instead.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026
Lorient extended their unbeaten run in the league to eight games with a 2-0 win at Rennes, who passed up the opportunity to move into Champions League places.
From Barron's • Jan. 24, 2026
The Frenchman hailed an "outstanding" first half from his team, during which they took the lead through Yang Hyun-Jun and passed up several other chances.
From BBC • Jan. 3, 2026
Sophie’s driving test was in a week, so she never passed up a chance to practice with her mother.
From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman
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